There are very few people who can assure a mirthful time on Twitter. Robert Vadra is one of them. Every time the son-in-law of the Gandhi-Nehru parivar makes a public statement, Twitter breaks out into peals of laughter. Thursday was no different.
Dressed in vivid golfing gear, businessman Vadra gave an interview to the wire agency ANI at the Delhi Golf Club, in which he declared that he didn’t need his wife Priyanka Gandhi to “enhance his life”.
I did not need Priyanka to enhance my life, I think I had enough. My parents gave me enough: Robert Vadra pic.twitter.com/MuDSuzUa85
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 14, 2016
His customary confidence was on display again when he was asked if he was capable of handling political attacks against him. “I have a very strong and very good family. No matter what I read about myself I know the truth,” he replied.
“I am born and brought up here. I would never leave my country even if I am humiliated,” Vadra told the reporter. “No matter what the government says, I have the ability to sustain and to absorb. I have a very strong and good family which gives me strength.”
On his plans to join politics, Vadra was ambiguous. “I would not say never, let’s see what future has in store for me. How can I join politics just because I am a part of a family? When I feel that I can work for the people, when I get my calling, that is when I’ll think of joining politics.”
“I wish the government all the best, but I think people will revolt against it as they know what is right and what is wrong. We are a diverse nation and have to be neutral in all the spheres and treat people equally regardless of their religion. We have to learn to accept all sorts of opinions,” said Vadra commenting on the current political situation of the country.
Success matters to the Gandhi family son-in-law. It was evident from his words when he declared, “I was a fine student, but at that time 60-70 percent was enough. Today, less than 90 percent does not matter. I have told my children that nothing less than 90 percent will do.”
Twitter predictably had a field day:
"Boys played very well..." pic.twitter.com/QElvPNx8vH
— Rohan (@mojorojo) April 14, 2016
Earlier, Mr Vadra was a dude. Now, he's looking subdued. https://t.co/jL6G5axsJJ
— Sachin Kalbag (@SachinKalbag) April 14, 2016
Robert Vadra says he won't flee the country. All Indians are advised to keep an eye on their land.
— lindsay pereira (@lindsaypereira) April 14, 2016
In my time 50-60% Commission was enough, but now i tell my children nothing less than 90% commission~: Robert Vadra https://t.co/d8uTpNN1B6
— महामहिम Dwivedi Ji (@No1kaChamcha) April 14, 2016
"I didn't need Priyanka to enhance my life" - Robert Vadra
— The Bad Doctor (@DOCTORATLARGE) April 14, 2016
"I didn't need Farah to feed myself" - Shirish Kunder
Robert Vadra celebrating Ambedkar Jayanti with commoners https://t.co/2i2SPrFUWx
— Salil Prabhudesai (@salilmp) April 14, 2016
Robert Vadra after claiming he doesn't need Priyanka Gandhi to enhance his life. pic.twitter.com/dNpHzWQbRm
— Psycho (@i_Psycho) April 14, 2016
I don't need Priyanka to enhance my life: Robert Vadra
— Madhavan Narayanan (@madversity) April 14, 2016
(Apparently some protein supplements after the gym will do)
Robert Vadra doesn't need Priyanka but land to enhance himself. He selectively did business only in those states where Congress was in Power
— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) April 14, 2016